The defense against slop and brainrot
15 days ago
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- #skill-development
- #mental-conditioning
- Typing classic literature word for word builds muscle memory for excellence in writing.
- AI offers shortcuts, but removing mental resistance leads to cognitive atrophy.
- Myelin in the brain enhances skill acquisition through repeated practice.
- Over half of American adults read below a sixth-grade level, making them vulnerable to AI-generated misinformation.
- Fundamental skills like reading deeply, writing daily, and physical training build long-term cognitive and physical strength.
- AI tools amplify existing strengths for those with strong foundational skills but create dependency for those without.
- Slow, deliberate practices like deep reading and critical thinking are becoming scarce, increasing their value.
- Compound interest applies to habits: consistent effort yields exponential long-term benefits.
- Resistance training for the mind and body prepares individuals for an automated future.